December 09 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly by Holy Roman Emperor and unraced dam is a half-sister to three winners; worth considering on her debut.
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6

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Heartwarmer

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in a 6f fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm for George Boughey; last of 14 on yard debut at Naas early this month after a 303-day absence so entitled to come on for it but this trip probably stretches her.

16/1

5

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Heartwarmer

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm; two lesser efforts on easier ground since; has to defy a 303-day absence on stable debut but is still lightly-raced and would appreciate quick ground.

11/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Heartwarmer

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Has claims on her clearcut win off 6lb lower at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in August but she then ran poorly over the same C&D three weeks later; easier ground was blamed but she does have form on soft.

8/1

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 14 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two good runs, winning at Redcar on debut (6f, soft; 14-1) and finishing fourth in a Newmarket novice (7f, heavy); half-brother to prolific winner Zip, who is equally effective on the AW; chance.
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7th

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way.

33/1

9th

2

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner (6f) who has been running well in defeat lately having fallen down the weights, as when third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; losing run now up to 16, though.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 54

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Improved on debut run when fourth in a 7f novice here last month (just missed the break); drop in trip shouldn't be a problem; further progress likely.
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9th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Smart Vision

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.

20/1

9th

3

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Jessica Macey

Versatile regards ground; six wins include two here (7f/5f) and he was second in this race last year; yet to get going this term but there was the faintest hint he might be on the way back at Chester (5f) last time and maybe the return to this trip can help; mark fine.

20/1

8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

10/1

Form: 983

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Best run when 7l third in a Wolverhampton novice last time (6f, AW); improvement needed.
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9th

15

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Alreet Cha

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Sole win in 7f AW novice; has run respectably over this trip on grass but no soft-ground form to speak of and others are more likely to handle the conditions; first-time tongue-tie latest, now discarded.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Alreet Cha

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie.

16/1

7

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Alreet Cha

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff.

16/1

3/1

Form: 43

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on both starts, over 5f/6f here, notably when third in a fair novice race last time (6f; had the run of a slowly run affair); interesting.
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7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly by Washington DC; half-sister to four winners, three of them successful on the AW; a possible on debut.
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11th

6

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Dollarindex

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

11-race maiden but she's been placed in three of her last five runs and she had an excuse against a pace bias at Beverley (5f, soft) last time; handles most ground and she could be dangerous back up in trip.

7/1

8th

10

(5)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Beverley

Dollarindex

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

towards rear, bumped then took keen hold soon after start

6/1

2nd

9

(6)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:47 Beverley

Dollarindex

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

33/1

Form: 65

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts in a 6f maiden and a 7f novice, both here; needs more.
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8th

8

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Lady Phoebe

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

0-7 over hurdles but ran quite well when fourth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March and her subsequent 2m5f Flat win makes her of strong interest over this new trip.

6/1

2nd

7

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Lady Phoebe

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Won by 5.5l over the extended 2m5f here before getting outpaced in a sprint finish back over 2m at Newcastle; remains in good form and entitled to feature.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Phoebe

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Adam Nicol

Not achieved much in previous visits here but always over shorter and she's been found the right race having won comfortably over the extended 2m5f at Pontefract four weeks ago; holds obvious claims upped 5lb.

7/4

50/1

Form: 67

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in a maiden and a novice, both over C&D; improvement needed.
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7

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

18:10 Hamilton

Groove Inn

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Mark Walford

Has very weak claims on form (6f/1m); visor replaces the cheekpieces worn last time; others preferred.

25/1

8th

5

(6)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Groove Inn

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten in all five starts, over 6f; this step up in trip should help; cheekpieces are also now tried; needs to show more.

33/1

10th

11

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Ayr

Groove Inn

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Walford

dwelt start then bumped start, towards rear

50/1

66/1

Form: 97

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten at triple-figure odds in two races on the AW, one of them here; would be a surprise winner.
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9th

9

(9)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Lady

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Julie Camacho

unseated rider on way to start, dwelt start and hampered start, raced in last

66/1

7th

7

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Lady

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

in rear

100/1

9th

5

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Grand Lady

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

1,000gns yearling; closely related to 5f/6f AW winner Kyllukey (RPR 83), half-sister to winners Stringybark Creek (5f-9.4f including 2yo/AW; 85), Moneta (5f AW; 64) and Counterfeit (6f; 59); dam maiden (69) half-sister to 6f-1m Group winner Lend A Hand; pedigree suggests she should handle the surface, but stable has few 2yo winners first time out.

25/1

50/1

Form: 05

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown a great deal in two races here and looks more the sort for handicaps.
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10th

6

(6)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal City

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

towards rear, waiting for room over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

10th

6

(6)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal City

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

towards rear, waiting for room over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

5th

8

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal City

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Ran creditably over 6f here on her handicap debut ten days ago; still has potential and 7f should suit but this is a stronger race.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sioux Nation; first foal of a lightly raced mare who is a half-sister to a useful 1m4f winner; well drawn and stable adept at winning with newcomers; worth a market check on debut.
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1st

4

(4)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marmaduke Lemon

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Edward Bethell

prominent

15/8

8th

3

(8)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 York

Marmaduke Lemon

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Seven-race maiden; best run when head second in 7f handicap at Doncaster last month (good to firm; blinkers first time); well beaten on soft ground only run since; headgear retained; worth considering.

6/1

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:00 Haydock

Marmaduke Lemon

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Edward Bethell

Has mixed record in his six starts but he went very close with a hood added in a Doncaster handicap (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 3lb but he pulled clear of the third last time and that was only his second run on turf; key player.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.70
Straight Forecast £38.13
Trifecta £209.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Front Gunner

SPOTLIGHT:

Valentine Catcher

POSTDATA:

Smart Vision

NEWMARKET:

Heartwarmer

The Star:

Alreet Cha

Daily Record:

Heartwarmer

Daily Mail:

Front Gunner

Daily Mirror:

Front Gunner

The Sun:

Front Gunner

Telegraph:

Valentine Catcher

D Express:

Valentine Catcher

The Times:

Smart Vision

The Guardian:

Smart Vision